Ranji Trophy likely to have a new format this season
Updated On: 31 January, 2022 10:30 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Notably, the previously circulated groupings for this year`s championship had 30 Elite and eight Plate teams originally. The latest plan takes two teams away from the Plate Division -- likely to be Chandigarh and Bihar -- and expands the Elite Division to 32
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The upcoming season of the Ranji Trophy is likely to have a new format with the Covid-19 pandemic and limited window demanding changes in the traditional arrangement. The start of the Ranji Trophy is likely to be between February 13 and 17 and the new format would also have mostly neutral venues but some teams could end up playing at home.
The nine identified cities will get to host their state sides and the decision has been taken to limit the travel requirements of as many teams as possible. By doing this, these sides may not have to take the flight and expose themselves to the vulnerability of health risk, thus curtailing the chances of Covid infection.
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